Last Updated on December 29, 2024 10:19 am
NCC189-292115-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.W.0061.241229T1516Z-241229T2115Z//00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Watauga NC-1016 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowing county, Watauga.
WHEN…Until 415 PM EST.
IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
At 1015 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Floodingis ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Some locations that will experience flooding include…Boone, Blowing Rock, Sugar Grove, Foscoe, Todd and Deep Gap.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National WeatherService by calling toll free at 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Reportsand pictures can also be shared on the National Weather ServiceBlacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.
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